1 Kings 18:7

“And as Obadiah was in the way, etc.] In his district, making his observations: behold, Elijah met him: where is not said; but he was, no doubt, upon the road from Zarephath to Samaria: and he knew him that is, Obadiah knew Elijah, having seen him at Ahab’s court before he absconded: and fell on his face, and said, art thou that my lord Elijah? thus doing him honour and reverence both by words and gesture, as being an extraordinary prophet of the Lord.”

“Obadiah was in the way . . . Elijah met him--Deeming it imprudent to rush without previous intimation into Ahab's presence, the prophet solicited Obadiah to announce his return to Ahab. The commission, with a delicate allusion to the perils he had already encountered in securing others of God's servants, was, in very touching terms, declined, as unkind and peculiarly hazardous. But Elijah having dispelled all the apprehensions entertained about the Spirit's carrying him away, Obadiah undertook to convey the prophet's message to Ahab and solicit an interview. But Ahab, bent on revenge, or impatient for the appearance of rain, went himself to meet Elijah.”

“And fell - By this profound reverence, shewing his great respect and love to him. 3 Kings (1 Kings) 18:8”

“was in the way: Kg1 11:29 he knew: Kg2 1:6-8; Mat 3:4, Mat 11:8 fell on: Gen 18:2, Gen 50:18; Sa1 20:41; Sa2 19:18; Isa 60:14 my lord Elijah: Gen 18:12, Gen 44:16, Gen 44:20, Gen 44:33; Num 12:11 3 Kings (1 Kings) 18:8”